VOICED: Students flock to study creationism at university

VOICED: Students flock to study creationism at university

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Biology, Science, Religious Studies

11th - 12th Grade

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The video explores the growing popularity of creationism in the U.S., particularly among students who choose to study it at university. It contrasts creationist beliefs with Darwin's evolutionary theory, highlighting the role of a divine creator in life's origins. The video also features Professor Marcus Ross, who presents an alternative view on dinosaur extinction, suggesting they were buried during Noah's flood. Despite skepticism from the scientific community, creationists maintain their belief in a six-day creation and the biblical account of Adam and Eve.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main belief of the group of Christians visiting the Natural History Museum?

They believe in Darwin's theory of evolution.

They believe in a single creator of heaven and earth.

They believe in the Big Bang theory.

They believe in multiple gods.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What alternative explanation does Professor Marcus Ross offer for the extinction of dinosaurs?

They were deposited during Noah's flood 4,500 to 5,000 years ago.

They evolved into birds.

They were wiped out by an asteroid 65 million years ago.

They were hunted to extinction by early humans.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary textbook used by creationist students in Virginia?

The New Testament

The Old Testament

A modern science textbook

Darwin's 'On the Origin of Species'

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do creationist lessons typically begin in Virginia?

With a group discussion

With a prayer

With a scientific experiment

With a lecture on evolution

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to creationists, how long did it take to create the world?

Instantaneously

A million years

Six days

Seven days